M5 closed at West Bromwich due to ongoing police incident
The closure is in place within Junction 1
The M5 has been closed northbound at West Bromwich due to an ongoing police incident.
The closure is in place within junction 1, with motorists being diverted off the motorway via the exit slip road before re-joining using the entry slip road.
Drivers are facing delays of around 25 minutes, while approximately three miles of congestion has built up on the approach to the junction.
Motorists travelling through the area are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible.
West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.
More updates will follow as information becomes available.
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